I have been so far successful with having no rice during dinners. It was not as hard as I thought it would be, I just really need to drink more water all throughout the day. I am due for a weigh-in today and I hope I lost even at least a pound! The husband is also on the health and wellness track with practicing and shooting some hoops every morning. Now if he can resist the cigars sampler and quit smoking I would be very happy!